Tag: History

“Expose yourself to God and He will reveal Himself to you, simply because you asked and want to know the truth about your Heavenly Father.”~ Jon Barnes

DNA

Get your DNA Test from God so He can show you what you look like, how to behave, and the origin of your design and genetics.Look into the mirror and you will see an image of Him, created, designed, maintained, and sustained by God.

Master

The Master Creator, Artist, Engineer, Painter, Sculpture, Planner, and King of All the Universe and things to come will give you a history lesson, assessment, and road map of the beginning into the future to get a vast scope of life, His Creations, and soul destinations.Studying, knowing, and sharing the truth is a simple, consistent, and honest task of perpetual love firing on all cylinders.

Universal

God’s universal laws, wisdom, and understanding is far beyond our comprehension that the simplicity of order and ease of construction could only come from one source, with an unlimited expanse, space, time, and resources.The Spirit of God is endless boundless, matchless, and unimaginable.

Today’s Question

How can mere words describe, capture, and depict the Majesty, Mystery, Mind, Muscle, Magnified Magnificence and Might of God?

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Psalm 8

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.[a]

1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!Your glory is higher than the heavens.2 You have taught children and infantsto tell of your strength,[b]silencing your enemiesand all who oppose you.

3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them,human beings that you should care for them?[c]5 Yet you made them only a little lower than God[d]and crowned them[e] with glory and honor.6 You gave them charge of everything you made,putting all things under their authority—7 the flocks and the herdsand all the wild animals,8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,and everything that swims the ocean currents.

“Know your family history and the descendants from the Bible so that you can compare stories to follow the right ones that fit your good works.” ~ Jon Barnes

Examiner

You must examine the steps of history to decide which steps to take for yourself.It doesn’t make sense to leave this daily decision up to someone else to do for you.Becoming enslaved to laziness, disobedience, and wicked behavior is not an acceptable excuse for your personal sordidness and lack of responsibility.

Changer

The page turns in our lives are for the good to change the negative directions of our flow.Stop swimming upstream and flow with God and His natural currents in life.Getting the good work done that is right in front of you will help you to focus on the next task and completing each task is a beautiful thing.

Comprehension

Let your mind meditate, read, and discuss the many details of biblical stories with family, friends, and enemies.Keep the conversations light, fun, and interesting to learn more about other people’s points of view.If you become confused, ask God for the correct solutions and verify your reading as a resource and reference guide.God will not contradict Himself, but He will clarify each story and context with 100% comprehension.

Today’s Question

Do you know your family’s History, stories of the descendants, and God’s plan for your life?

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1 Chronicles 2

Descendants of Israel

Descendants of Judah

3 Judah had three sons from Bathshua, a Canaanite woman. Their names were Er, Onan, and Shelah. But the Lord saw that the oldest son, Er, was a wicked man, so he killed him.4 Later Judah had twin sons from Tamar, his widowed daughter-in-law. Their names were Perez and Zerah. So Judah had five sons in all.

5 The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.

6 The sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Darda[b]—five in all.

7 The son of Carmi (a descendant of Zimri) was Achan,[c] who brought disaster on Israel by taking plunder that had been set apart for the Lord.[d]

8 The son of Ethan was Azariah.

From Judah’s Grandson Hezron to David

10 Ram was the father of Amminadab.Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of Judah.11 Nahshon was the father of Salmon.[f]Salmon was the father of Boaz.12 Boaz was the father of Obed.Obed was the father of Jesse.

13 Jesse’s first son was Eliab, his second was Abinadab, his third was Shimea,14 his fourth was Nethanel, his fifth was Raddai,15 his sixth was Ozem, and his seventh was David.

16 Their sisters were named Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah had three sons named Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.17 Abigail married a man named Jether, an Ishmaelite, and they had a son named Amasa.

Other Descendants of Hezron

18 Hezron’s son Caleb had sons from his wife Azubah and from Jerioth.[g] Her sons were named Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.19 After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrathah,[h] and they had a son named Hur.20 Hur was the father of Uri. Uri was the father of Bezalel.

21 When Hezron was sixty years old, he married Gilead’s sister, the daughter of Makir. They had a son named Segub.22 Segub was the father of Jair, who ruled twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.23 (But Geshur and Aram captured the Towns of Jair[i] and also took Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages.) All these were descendants of Makir, the father of Gilead.

24 Soon after Hezron died in the town of Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah gave birth to a son named Ashhur (the father of[j] Tekoa).

Descendants of Hezron’s Son Jerahmeel

25 The sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram (the firstborn), Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.26 Jerahmeel had a second wife named Atarah. She was the mother of Onam.

27 The sons of Ram, the oldest son of Jerahmeel, were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.

28 The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada.

The sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.

29 The sons of Abishur and his wife Abihail were Ahban and Molid.

30 The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children,31 but Appaim had a son named Ishi. The son of Ishi was Sheshan. Sheshan had a descendant named Ahlai.

32 The sons of Jada, Shammai’s brother, were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children,33 but Jonathan had two sons named Peleth and Zaza.

These were all descendants of Jerahmeel.

34 Sheshan had no sons, though he did have daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.35 Sheshan gave one of his daughters to be the wife of Jarha, and they had a son named Attai.

36 Attai was the father of Nathan.Nathan was the father of Zabad.37 Zabad was the father of Ephlal.Ephlal was the father of Obed.38 Obed was the father of Jehu.Jehu was the father of Azariah.39 Azariah was the father of Helez.Helez was the father of Eleasah.40 Eleasah was the father of Sismai.Sismai was the father of Shallum.41 Shallum was the father of Jekamiah.Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.

Descendants of Hezron’s Son Caleb

42 The descendants of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, included Mesha (the firstborn), who became the father of Ziph. Caleb’s descendants also included the sons of Mareshah, the father of Hebron.[k]

43 The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.44 Shema was the father of Raham. Raham was the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.45 The son of Shammai was Maon. Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

46 Caleb’s concubine Ephah gave birth to Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.

47 The sons of Jahdai were Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.

48 Another of Caleb’s concubines, Maacah, gave birth to Sheber and Tirhanah.49 She also gave birth to Shaaph (the father of Madmannah) and Sheva (the father of Macbenah and Gibea). Caleb also had a daughter named Acsah.

50 These were all descendants of Caleb.

Descendants of Caleb’s Son Hur

The sons of Hur, the oldest son of Caleb’s wife Ephrathah, were Shobal (the founder of Kiriath-jearim),51 Salma (the founder of Bethlehem), and Hareph (the founder of Beth-gader).

52 The descendants of Shobal (the founder of Kiriath-jearim) were Haroeh, half the Manahathites,53 and the families of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites, from whom came the people of Zorah and Eshtaol.

54 The descendants of Salma were the people of Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, the other half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,55 and the families of scribes living at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. All these were Kenites who descended from Hammath, the father of the family of Recab.

“We tend to resist the good fruits, vegetables, nuts, and water, that we need to eat and drink from the bible because, we have to recognize how, when, where, and why God’s word will help us in all situations, which fights off the diseases from the wickedness of this world.”~Jon Barnes

Resist

Why do we resist the basic substance and nutritional value of God’s Common Sense approach to love, life, liberty, happiness, and understanding?There is no wisdom in being lazy, off task, and unproductive in work, communication, goals, and faith. People are not attracted to churches, schools, friends, family, or enemies unless there is a minimal amount of resistance to create a curious attraction.Perhaps we should let our Good Work from God contain no resistance from our minds, body, and hearts so that we can share and receive these obvious blessing from others.

Related

We are all related to one another and we can relate to natural stories that happen to us all around the world as human beings.As we examine our lives and the history of others, be quick to see the root of evil problems and habits that people are so quick to share and resist copying evil lifestyles and behaviors that may seem good on the surface. The poison beneath these evil conditions is self-made and man-made manufacturing practices, which are unnecessary and should be avoided.You must read, study, and then decide which life skills God is teaching you to exercise with each day of your life and develop better habits than your parents. You will honor your parents by doing so.If not, you dishonor them and God.

Respond

We respond to the call of faith and excellence each time we pray, live, and love God’s Word to the fullest and not just for capital gains selfish motives, or worldly benefits.Too often our motives in love are attached to what we will receive and benefit from said actions.You must fight to balance your good as a normal everyday thing that you must do because, that is who you are, regardless of the actions of others. When you talk too much, you do less work, falling short in your goals and fight for Good, Justice, and Honor in God. Let your love language of action be your response to God’s wisdom.

Today’s Question

Are you taking your battles personally or are you personally relying on God’s Grace and Wisdom to guide your tongue, work, words, and thoughts?

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Deuteronomy 17

17 “Never sacrifice sick or defective cattle, sheep, or goats to the Lord your God, for he detests such gifts.

2 “When you begin living in the towns the Lord your God is giving you, a man or woman among you might do evil in the sight of the Lord your God and violate the covenant.3 For instance, they might serve other gods or worship the sun, the moon, or any of the stars—the forces of heaven—which I have strictly forbidden.4 When you hear about it, investigate the matter thoroughly. If it is true that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,5 then the man or woman who has committed such an evil act must be taken to the gates of the town and stoned to death.6 But never put a person to death on the testimony of only one witness. There must always be two or three witnesses.7 The witnesses must throw the first stones, and then all the people may join in. In this way, you will purge the evil from among you.

8 “Suppose a case arises in a local court that is too hard for you to decide—for instance, whether someone is guilty of murder or only of manslaughter, or a difficult lawsuit, or a case involving different kinds of assault. Take such legal cases to the place the Lord your God will choose,9 and present them to the Levitical priests or the judge on duty at that time. They will hear the case and declare the verdict.10 You must carry out the verdict they announce and the sentence they prescribe at the place the Lord chooses. You must do exactly what they say.11 After they have interpreted the law and declared their verdict, the sentence they impose must be fully executed; do not modify it in any way.12 Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the Lord your God must die. In this way you will purge the evil from Israel.13 Then everyone else will hear about it and be afraid to act so arrogantly.

Guidelines for a King

14 “You are about to enter the land the Lord your God is giving you. When you take it over and settle there, you may think, ‘We should select a king to rule over us like the other nations around us.’15 If this happens, be sure to select as king the man the Lord your God chooses. You must appoint a fellow Israelite; he may not be a foreigner.

16 “The king must not build up a large stable of horses for himself or send his people to Egypt to buy horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You must never return to Egypt.’17 The king must not take many wives for himself, because they will turn his heart away from the Lord. And he must not accumulate large amounts of wealth in silver and gold for himself.

18 “When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.19 He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the Lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees.20 This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way. And it will ensure that he and his descendants will reign for many generations in Israel.

“When I find myself throwing away the values, virtues, and vernacular learned from the wonderful stories, accomplishments, and lifestyles of my parents, grandparents, and my great-grandparents, my integrity in God takes a stand to drive me in the right direction.” ~Jon Barnes

Clues

Adults tell secret stories about themselves with their jokes, talks, lectures, stories, and historical mistakes along with the wonderful lessons they have learned along the way.I have always leaned in to hear and memorize those rare nuggets of old, unpolished gold, in which God uses to teach us lessons. We all hear what’s being said, yet our arrogance puts wisdom to bed, prematurely. We know answers to our problems, but, choose not to engage in biblical common sense practices. Why do we throw away the wheel to reinvent the square wheel?

Are Cues

Justice is swift, open, and relevant when learning from God, particularly when you see your life going in the wrong direction and you still disobey the rules and regulations. Boldly, we tend to march out to sea, without a captain, ship, or rescue boat. Yeah, we all know how to swim, right? In life, waves are not fair but, we all will get our share so prepare before you go down there, into the deep. Respect the treasure maps that are given to you by God’s good people to navigate tough waters and weather patterns. Use these cues to navigate back to shore.

To Reuse

Learn to use the movement of God’s waves to flow in the direction your life is supposed to go. Experiences that are handed down are like energy bursts from waves marching to shore, opening doors to your future. If you find yourself swimming and rowing against the current, float and notice the direction of successful people, who love God. They all look similar, full of love, faith, hope, and charity. Refuse to throw these God-given gifts away.

Today’s Question

Are you, a servant who works for God, leading and serving in the community or do you swim with pride against the tied?

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Numbers 29

Offerings for the Festival of Trumpets

29 “Celebrate the Festival of Trumpets each year on the first day of the appointed month in early autumn.[a] You must call an official day for holy assembly, and you may do no ordinary work.2 On that day you must present a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. It will consist of one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.3 These must be accompanied by grain offerings of choice flour moistened with olive oil—six quarts[b] with the bull, four quarts[c] with the ram,4 and two quarts[d] with each of the seven lambs.5 In addition, you must sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering to purify yourselves and make yourselves right with the Lord.[e]6 These special sacrifices are in addition to your regular monthly and daily burnt offerings, and they must be given with their prescribed grain offerings and liquid offerings. These offerings are given as a special gift to the Lord, a pleasing aroma to him.

Offerings for the Day of Atonement

7 “Ten days later, on the tenth day of the same month,[f] you must call another holy assembly. On that day, the Day of Atonement, the people must go without food and must do no ordinary work.8 You must present a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the Lord. It will consist of one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.9 These offerings must be accompanied by the prescribed grain offerings of choice flour moistened with olive oil—six quarts of choice flour with the bull, four quarts of choice flour with the ram,10 and two quarts of choice flour with each of the seven lambs.11 You must also sacrifice one male goat for a sin offering. This is in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular daily burnt offering with its grain offering, and their accompanying liquid offerings.

Offerings for the Festival of Shelters

12 “Five days later, on the fifteenth day of the same month,[g] you must call another holy assembly of all the people, and you may do no ordinary work on that day. It is the beginning of the Festival of Shelters,[h] a seven-day festival to the Lord.13 On the first day of the festival, you must present a burnt offering as a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the Lord. It will consist of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.14 Each of these offerings must be accompanied by a grain offering of choice flour moistened with olive oil—six quarts for each of the thirteen bulls, four quarts for each of the two rams,15 and two quarts for each of the fourteen lambs.16 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

17 “On the second day of this seven-day festival, sacrifice twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.18 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.19 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

20 “On the third day of the festival, sacrifice eleven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.21 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.22 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

23 “On the fourth day of the festival, sacrifice ten young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.24 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.25 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

26 “On the fifth day of the festival, sacrifice nine young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.27 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.28 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

29 “On the sixth day of the festival, sacrifice eight young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.30 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.31 You must also sacrifice a male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

32 “On the seventh day of the festival, sacrifice seven young bulls, two rams, and fourteen one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.33 Each of these offerings of bulls, rams, and lambs must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.34 You must also sacrifice one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

35 “On the eighth day of the festival, proclaim another holy day. You must do no ordinary work on that day.36 You must present a burnt offering as a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the Lord. It will consist of one young bull, one ram, and seven one-year-old male lambs, all with no defects.37 Each of these offerings must be accompanied by its prescribed grain offering and liquid offering.38 You must also sacrifice one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its accompanying grain offering and liquid offering.

39 “You must present these offerings to the Lord at your annual festivals. These are in addition to the sacrifices and offerings you present in connection with vows, or as voluntary offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, liquid offerings, or peace offerings.”

40 [i]So Moses gave all of these instructions to the people of Israel as the Lord had commanded him.

“When you read and study human history in the bible, let God help you put the puzzle pieces together, saving your time, money, life, and soul.” ~ Jon Barnes

Connecting

Connecting to people in love, with love, and around love will inspire you to focus your quality work to spread wonderful solutions into the lives of others. Your job is to be a helpful supplier of love connections to sprinkle every where you go. Always start at home.

Supplier

God is the source and we are the suppliers, shipping God’s Goods throughout the world. What good is a savings when your life is in the darkness of isolation, power, fame, money, greed, and lust, with no love connection.

Lost

Lost savings that are ill gotten gain will be used for the poor as you die in your sin, saving nothing! What a loss.

Today’s Question

Are you saving grace or are you saving greed, loving God or loving pride?

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Genesis 13

Abram and Lot Separate

13 So Abram left Egypt and traveled north into the Negev, along with his wife and Lot and all that they owned.2 (Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.)3 From the Negev, they continued traveling by stages toward Bethel, and they pitched their tents between Bethel and Ai, where they had camped before.4 This was the same place where Abram had built the altar, and there he worshiped the Lord again.

5 Lot, who was traveling with Abram, had also become very wealthy with flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and many tents.6 But the land could not support both Abram and Lot with all their flocks and herds living so close together.7 So disputes broke out between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. (At that time Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land.)

8 Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives!9 The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want the land to the left, then I’ll take the land on the right. If you prefer the land on the right, then I’ll go to the left.”

10 Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)11 Lot chose for himself the whole Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram.12 So Abram settled in the land of Canaan, and Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom and settled among the cities of the plain.13 But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord.

14 After Lot had gone, the Lord said to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, east and west.15 I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants[a] as a permanent possession.16 And I will give you so many descendants that, like the dust of the earth, they cannot be counted!17 Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.”

18 So Abram moved his camp to Hebron and settled near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. There he built another altar to the Lord.

“Forward thinking, living, and loving good works come with the price tag of past experience, knowledge, and belief that God created all things to support us and our seeds; and we were planted to multiply and be harvested at an appointed time.” ~ Jon Barnes

History

God’s love story about us is a source of light that quickly flickers and expands within a small amount of time, compared to eternity. Our present experience with Him is a compass that points right or left into your soul’s new destiny of infinity. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light of the direction of Heaven and the opposite choice is obviously Hell. You are playing and paying for your choices right now, based on your knowledge of God’s History and Actions of faith in His Love. Do all the good you can do to follow God and not mankind.

Present

God answers our sincere questions about life, love, and purpose as we actively pursue and discover His ways, lessons and lifestyle. The past is used as a measurement of success and not a dagger to create a mess of misunderstanding, confusion, and anger. Properly use History in the right context to spread hope, love, and healing. Nothing is hidden from God and all time and ages ticks like a clock before His Eyes, like the Present.

Future

Evil is a rat, spinning and running in a cage to nowhere, doing the opposite of what God has designed for mankind. Wickedness is like a Google search to kill, steal, and destroy your mind. Being stuck in the past, living in the same mistake of mass destruction, does not allow time for you to learn, give, and take God’s loving instructions. Stop beating people up with their past mistakes and point to God’s Grace with Future Now Mentality. Jesus paid the price for your future outlook on God and paved the way for you and me to move out of hell into Heaven.

Today’s Question

Can you perceive time as being still to understand God’s test and drill or will you keep moving like a dumb rat, not knowing who you are or where you are at?

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John 19

Jesus Sentenced to Death

19 Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip.2 The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him.3 “Hail! King of the Jews!” they mocked, as they slapped him across the face.

4 Pilate went outside again and said to the people, “I am going to bring him out to you now, but understand clearly that I find him not guilty.”5 Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said, “Look, here is the man!”

6 When they saw him, the leading priests and Temple guards began shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”

“Take him yourselves and crucify him,” Pilate said. “I find him not guilty.”

7 The Jewish leaders replied, “By our law he ought to die because he called himself the Son of God.”

8 When Pilate heard this, he was more frightened than ever.9 He took Jesus back into the headquarters[a] again and asked him, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave no answer.10 “Why don’t you talk to me?” Pilate demanded. “Don’t you realize that I have the power to release you or crucify you?”

11 Then Jesus said, “You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above. So the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.”

12 Then Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, “If you release this man, you are no ‘friend of Caesar.’[b] Anyone who declares himself a king is a rebel against Caesar.”

13 When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha).14 It was now about noon on the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people,[c] “Look, here is your king!”

15 “Away with him,” they yelled. “Away with him! Crucify him!”

“What? Crucify your king?” Pilate asked.

“We have no king but Caesar,” the leading priests shouted back.

16 Then Pilate turned Jesus over to them to be crucified.

The Crucifixion

So they took Jesus away.17 Carrying the cross by himself, he went to the place called Place of the Skull (in Hebrew, Golgotha).18 There they nailed him to the cross. Two others were crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them.19 And Pilate posted a sign on the cross that read, “Jesus of Nazareth,[d] the King of the Jews.”20 The place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, so that many people could read it.

21 Then the leading priests objected and said to Pilate, “Change it from ‘The King of the Jews’ to ‘He said, I am King of the Jews.’”

22 Pilate replied, “No, what I have written, I have written.”

23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided his clothes among the four of them. They also took his robe, but it was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.24 So they said, “Rather than tearing it apart, let’s throw dice[e] for it.” This fulfilled the Scripture that says, “They divided my garments among themselves and threw dice for my clothing.”[f] So that is what they did.

25 Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.26 When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.”27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home.

The Death of Jesus

28 Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.”[g]29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.30 When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

31 It was the day of preparation, and the Jewish leaders didn’t want the bodies hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath, because it was Passover week). So they asked Pilate to hasten their deaths by ordering that their legs be broken. Then their bodies could be taken down.32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men crucified with Jesus.33 But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead, so they didn’t break his legs.34 One of the soldiers, however, pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.35 (This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account. He speaks the truth so that you also may continue to believe.[h])36 These things happened in fulfillment of the Scriptures that say, “Not one of his bones will be broken,”[i]37 and “They will look on the one they pierced.”[j]

The Burial of Jesus

38 Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus’ body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away.39 With him came Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus at night. He brought about seventy-five pounds[k] of perfumed ointment made from myrrh and aloes.40 Following Jewish burial custom, they wrapped Jesus’ body with the spices in long sheets of linen cloth.41 The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before.42 And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover[l] and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

“Loving, understanding, working for God in Truth and Spirit will connect you to Heaven, whereas your imagination of a fake god will result in your soul being burned forever. Heaven will Elude you if your Biblical Allusion is an Illusion of self-made imagination and confusion.

Imagine This

God’s love, presence, story, History, and proof are all around and inside us, from the beginning of time, in the present right now, and forever in the future. The Biblical accounts are accurate, Historically, Mathematically, Scientifically, and Logically laid out, just like our bodies, the earth, and the heavens. Everything has a purpose, a reason, a time, a season, an explanation, and it all points to the Master Builder Creator God. God is the something, everything, and all things you should be putting your focused attention on, which is full of air, water, land, and provisions for over 7 billion people to live. Today breathe in the Truth, eat the Word of God, and live the Good Lifestyle to help others see the obvious Truth eluding them.

Imagine That

When you die, you will know the Heat and Heart of God’s truth immediately, as your soul, a spirit given to you from God, must return to God and give an account of who you are, what you’ve done, and what you believe. You will talk to God soon enough and it is best that you study, pray, and know God Now before talking with Him after you die. If you don’t know or recognize your father now while you are alive, then how do you expect to know and live with God in Heaven. You are a bastard, fatherless, and unknown to God, if you die without establishing a Love Connection to your Heavenly Father! Ironically, most people will believe in Nothing and follow the devil straight to hell, with handheld cell phone, looking at pictures of the Fire. Google God for Yourself in His Bible to Know Your Father!

Imagine Nothing

Nothing is the absence of anything Good Created by God, of which we know nothing about. Nothing is your ability to give the credit of God’s Creation and hard work to your imagination, a fake god, or banged up theory of stupidity. Nothing is the lust, greed, lies, and pride that you have, which will keep you from knowing God and finding entrance into His Eternal Kingdom of Rest and Glory. When you know nothing about God, you truly know nothing at all and your life has been an empty waste, like the big band theory on nonsense some people believe in today. The devil is the meaning of nothing, which is an absolute waste of God’s resources. Do not spread or approve of the devil’s quixotic ideas and imagination of Nothingness! Focus on God’s Something-ness and stop wasting your limited time on Earth!

Today’s Question.

Are you a wasted resource?

Acts 24New International Version (NIV)

Paul’s Trial Before Felix

24 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor.2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation.3 Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.4 But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.

5 “We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jewsall over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect6 and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.[7] [a]8 By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”

9 The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.

10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.12 My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.13 And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.14 However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,15 and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

17 “After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings.18 I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance.19 But there are some Jews from the province of Asia,who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me.20 Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin—21 unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”

22 Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs.

24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.

27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.